
BMW 2002 Turbo E10 White Anson 1:18

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Specifications
- Brand
- BMW
- Manufacturer
- Anson
- Scale
- 1:18
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- Used Model
- SKU
- 30393
- Year
- 1972
- Era
- 1970s
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Vehicle Class
- Modern Classics
- Openable Parts
- Yes
- Packaging Condition
- Traces of Storage
- Model Type
- Street Models
- EAN / GTIN
- 733734303931
About the BMW 2002 Turbo E10 White Anson 1:18
TL;DR: This Anson 1:18 diecast reproduces the BMW 2002 Turbo in white, the first turbocharged production car built by a German manufacturer. Launched into the middle of the 1973 oil crisis, it remains one of the more debated cars in BMW history, and this entry-tier replica makes that story accessible.
Few production cars have had worse timing than the 2002 Turbo, unveiled with a mirror-image "2002 turbo" script on its front spoiler just as fuel lines were forming across Europe.
Capturing a Turbocharged Milestone in Diecast
Anson's casting keeps the 2002's familiar boxy sedan shape but adds the Turbo's wider box-fender flares and front air dam, the visual cues that separated it from the standard 2002 range. White paint highlights the car's bold trim striping and spoiler detailing well, and while entry-tier construction means simplified interior work and wider tolerances than a premium piece, the flared fenders and aggressive front treatment carry the model's identity clearly. This is a subject where the shape tells the story more than fine finish work does.
A Controversial First for German Turbocharging
BMW's decision to launch its first turbo road car just as the 1973 oil crisis hit drew immediate criticism, and the mirrored spoiler lettering, readable to drivers ahead in their rearview mirrors, only sharpened the backlash at the time. Despite the rocky reception, the 2002 Turbo stands as a genuine engineering first for the brand, predating the turbocharged 3 Series and M-badged cars that followed decades later. That combination of technical significance and awkward timing makes it a distinctive subject for anyone tracking BMW's performance evolution.
Where the Turbo Fits Next to Standard 2002s
Displayed beside a standard 2002 or 2002 ti, the Turbo's flared arches make an immediate visual case for its place in the lineup. It rewards a collector who wants the whole story of BMW's small-sedan performance era, not just the popular chapters.














